Sierra .30 Caliber 170 Grain Jacketed Flat Nose Bullets
In the world of firearms, precision and reliability are paramount. Sierra's .30 Caliber 170 Grain Jacketed Flat Nose bullets embody this ethos with their meticulous design tailored for the legendary 30-30 Winchester cartridge. These bullets offer a harmonious blend of weight and construction, ensuring performance that meets the demands of hunters pursuing deer-sized game.
The hallmark feature of these bullets is their PowerJacket construction. This innovation guarantees reliable expansion while maintaining excellent penetration capabilities—a crucial factor when engaging larger deer or even black bear at shorter ranges. The cannelure on each bullet is precisely positioned to ensure optimal overall length (OAL), promoting seamless feeding in your firearm.
Designed originally for rifles chambered in 30-30 Winchester, these projectiles demonstrate versatility beyond their initial purpose. They perform admirably across any .30 caliber platform as long as muzzle velocities remain within the range of 2500 to 2600 feet per second (fps). Furthermore, they adapt well to certain handgun cartridges capable of achieving muzzle velocities between 2200 and 2500 fps.
The ballistic coefficients vary based on velocity: boasting a coefficient of .205 above 2400 fps, improving to .248 between speeds from 2400 down to1800 fps, and reaching up to .293 below that threshold—ensuring stability and accuracy across various shooting conditions.
This bullet type proves effective over short distances due primarily to its flat nose design; ideal engagement occurs within a range not exceeding approximately125 to150 yards. Introduced back in1959 under model number #2010 by Sierra Bullets Inc., it continues setting standards through consistent accuracy paired seamlessly alongside dependable expansion characteristics required for traditional hunting scenarios one might encounter today—from varmints all way up towards formidable elk-sized targets if matched correctly according both game size & distance constraints involved therein!